Roeland Park is a city located in Johnson County Kansas. Roeland Park has a 2024 population of 6,660. Roeland Park is currently declining at a rate of -0.77% annually and its population has decreased by -3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,866 in 2020.
The average household income in Roeland Park is $94,166 with a poverty rate of 12.89%. The median age in Roeland Park is 33.5 years: 33.9 years for males, and 33.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Roeland Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,743 | 83.86% |
| Two or more races | 819 | 11.96% |
| Other race | 130 | 1.9% |
| Black or African American | 105 | 1.53% |
| Asian | 51 | 0.74% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,260 | 2.1 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
| Non Family | 1,623 | 1.26 | 69.5 | 30.5 |
| Married | 1,212 | 3.13 | 85.1 | 14.9 |
| Female | 263 | 2.38 | 47.9 | 52.1 |
| Male | 162 | 2.31 | 52.5 | 47.5 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.1
Average Household Size
72.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 64 | 1.3% |
| Associates Degree | 318 | 6.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,640 | 33.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,046 | 21.21% |
| High School Graduate | 544 | 11.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11 | 0.22% |
| Some College | 1,308 | 26.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,102 | 4,040 | 2,323 |
| Hispanic | 499 | 499 | 251 |
| 2+ Races | 451 | 438 | 216 |
| Black | 94 | 94 | 20 |
| Other Race | 74 | 74 | 20 |
| Asian | 51 | 51 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 56.63%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,784 | $82,722 | $62,004 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,404 | $79,353 | $61,851 |
| High School Graduate | $36,786 | $58,125 | $27,188 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $64,926 | $73,662 | $60,236 |
| Some College | $59,537 | $73,563 | $35,278 |
$64,926
Average Earnings
$73,662
Average Male
$60,236
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.92% of Roeland Park residents speak only English, while 9.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,378 | 657 | 12.22% |
| Hispanic | 949 | 211 | 22.23% |
| Other | 130 | 93 | 71.54% |
| Black | 105 | 11 | 10.48% |
| Multiple | 819 | 9 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 51 | 1 | 1.96% |
12.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.1%
Male Poverty Rate
18.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Roeland Park is Other, with 71.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Roeland Park is Multiple, with 1.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.1%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.48%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 14.15% |
| High School | 13.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 46.77% |
| Female Employed | 6.85% |
| Male Employed | 3.98% |
| Male Unemployed | 1.15% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $101,369 | $113,542 |
| Households | $84,848 | $94,166 |
| Married Families | $116,534 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $60,091 | $71,102 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.1%
Male Marriage Rate
41.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
411
Number of Veterans
374
Male Veterans
37
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 156 |
| Vietnam | 77 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| World War II | 11 |
| Korea | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 157 |
| 35 to 54 | 132 |
| 18 to 34 | 56 |
| 65 to 74 | 46 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 263 | 5.45% |
| 2+ Races | 78 | 14.72% |
| Black | 70 | 66.67% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 2.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.5%
Labor Force Participation
68.7%
Employment Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
44.07%
Born in Roeland Park
93.91%
Native Born
6.09%
Foreign Born
4.47%
Non Citizen
1.62%
Naturalized
93.91% of Roeland Park residents were born in the United States, with 44.07% having been born in Kansas. 4.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,404 | -51 | -0.79% |
| 2028 | 6,455 | -51 | -0.78% |
| 2027 | 6,506 | -52 | -0.79% |
| 2026 | 6,558 | -51 | -0.77% |
| 2025 | 6,609 | -51 | -0.77% |
| 2024 | 6,660 | -52 | -0.77% |
| 2023 | 6,712 | -59 | -0.87% |
| 2022 | 6,771 | -56 | -0.82% |
| 2021 | 6,827 | -39 | -0.57% |
| 2020 | 6,866 | 173 | 2.58% |
| 2019 | 6,693 | -82 | -1.21% |
| 2018 | 6,775 | -8 | -0.12% |
| 2017 | 6,783 | -24 | -0.35% |
| 2016 | 6,807 | -17 | -0.25% |
| 2015 | 6,824 | -2 | -0.03% |
| 2014 | 6,826 | -24 | -0.35% |
| 2013 | 6,850 | 30 | 0.44% |
| 2012 | 6,820 | 33 | 0.49% |
| 2011 | 6,787 | 53 | 0.79% |
| 2010 | 6,734 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,817 | -889 | -11.54% |
| 1990 | 7,706 | -256 | -3.22% |
| 1980 | 7,962 | -2,012 | -20.17% |
| 1970 | 9,974 | 1,025 | 11.45% |
| 1960 | 8,949 | 2,545 | 39.74% |